Category Archives: BB & CC Creams

BB creams are short for beauty balms or blemish balms. They were first developed in Germany by a dermatologist who wanted a single cream that would protect skin and provide coverage after laser treatments.
CC cream is a marketing term coined in the wake of the marketing term Blemish Balm cream or Beauty Balm. “CC cream” is used by some brands to mean Color Control cream, or Color Correcting cream, and some brands claim to reduce the appearance of skin redness or sallowness or to improve uneven skin tone.

Missha: Perfect Cover BB Cream

Made in Korea πŸ‡°πŸ‡·

My first encounter with this brand is the skincare products. It was also my first knowledge of Korean skincare. This is my first time using Korean cosmetics.

This BB cream has a lovely texture. Although when you opened it, it has darker colour but once you applied on face it gets pretty white. This will be good for people fancy whiter skin.

Although it contains SPF but it doesn’t feel greasy or uncomfortable like wearing sunscreen. Just like the saying “kill two birds with one stone” this BB cream can works as a foundation as well as sunscreen.

It is a tube but with the pump. Very easy to use and efficient. You can carry it in your handbag πŸ‘œ.

So far my favourite BB cream at the moment.

Product Description

  • SPF42/PA+++
  • Dermatologist Tested for Skin Safety
  • Against Animal Testing

Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream offers a novel skincare concept with BB cream, which lightens skin tone by healing visible wrinkles and blemishes with excellent skin-cover ability, and prevents skin aging through effective whitening and anti-wrinkle properties.

It is a multi function BB Cream with effect of UV blocking, Whitening and Wrinkle Care, creating perfect cover makeup.

This M Perfect Cover BB Cream makes your skin tone clean and natural by concealing blemishes with excellent skin coverage. It is a multi functional makeup cream with blocking UV rays, whitening and wrinkle care effects and simplifies makeup formalities. Its moisturized application with W/S texture makes sleek skin tone while supplying moisture and nutrition at the same time.

Ingredients

Water (aqua), cyclomethicone, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, zinc oxide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, mineral oil, phenyl trimethicone, talc, arbutin, hydrolyzed collagen, dimethicone, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, squalane, adenosine, cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone, polyethylene, beeswax (cera alba), glycerin, propylene glycol, caviar extract, algae extract, rosa canina fruit oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, fagus sylvatica bud extract, ceramide 3, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, sodium chloride, fragrance (parfum), methylparaben, propylparaben, disodium edta, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, butylphenyl methylpropional, benzyl salicylate, hydroxycitronellal, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, citronellol. May Contain [+/-; titanium dioxide (Cl 77891), iron oxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499)].

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula: Color Correcting CC Cream

Made in the USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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Follow from the introduction of BB cream, the CC cream hits the market. Once again my curiosity led me to buy this cream. And yes I’m happy with it.

It works better than the L’oreal BB cream as a base for makeup. It makes my skin looks brighter. It absorbs very well and when I applied the foundation it does not shred flakes like the BB cream sometimes does.

The bonus SPF is also a plus. The price is quite affordable for a cream like this.

Product Description

Say hello to complexion perfection! Palmer’s colour correcting cream has been formulated to prime skin for makeup application and conceal imperfections, with nutrient rich cocoa butter to improve tone and texture.

  • 8 essential benefits:
    • Helps even skin tone
    • Brightens appearance
    • Primes for makeup application
    • Moisturises & hydrates
    • SP515 sun protection
    • Conceals minor imperfections
    • Helps reduce redness
    • Helps reduce appearance of pores
  • Skin perfecting ingredients:
    • Cocoa Butter
    • Vitamin E
    • Soy
    • Mineral Pigments
  • Free from parabens, phthalates & dyes
  • Non comedogenic
  • Dermatologist tested
  • Safe for sensitive skin

L’Oreal: Skin Perfection BB Cream

Made in France πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

When the introduction of BB cream came out in Australia, I got this one to try out. There seems to be a big deal about BB cream and I’m not too sure if it’s really a worth it.

I remembered I used to put on tinted moisturiser and I think this is similar. It works as both moisturiser and foundation for me. However, I still need to put another foundation layer to cover blemishes someday when my face look over tired.

I am neutral about this cream, it is ok to use if you want a foundation-like look but not too heavy.

Product Description

Pixel-perfect your skin. New Skin Perfection, a L’Oreal Paris 1st: Skincare to help transform the appearance of skin quality, as if perfected. Pores look virtually undetectable, tone looks more even, skin texture feels silky-soft.

In your 20’s and 30’s your skin is still young but not always perfect. Stress, fatigue and an unbalanced lifestyle can affect skin quality causing irregularities to appear: imperfections, enlarged pores and an uneven skin texture.

New Skin Perfection BB 5 in 1 Instant Blemish Balm, with SPF 25, helps protect the skin from premature skin ageing caused by UV rays. The tinted lightweight formula perfects complexion for a healthy-looking glow.